Aquamums is a fun and comfortable way to keep fit during pregnancy and help your body prepare for childbirth. It’s also a great way of returning to exercise after your baby is born enabling your body to recover and strengthen.

All Aquamums instructors are physiotherapists who have a deep understanding of the changes in pregnancy and the special requirements of the pregnant and post-natal woman. Aquamums has been caring for the fitness of Melbourne’s pregnant women since 1987.

Importantly, Aquamums classes are rebatable on your private health insurance ‘extras’.Under Physiotherapy. Classes are run in Melbourne’s best pools, while session times are convenient for both working women and mums at home.

You don’t need to be able to swim to join in as you work in your own comfortable depth.

The Aquamums program is suitable for all levels of fitness, from beginners to advanced.

You can start whenever you feel ready, as long as your medical consultant is in agreement.

BENEFITS

Buoyancy provides a low-impact, non-jarring workout.

Water exercise increases your fitness and endurance enabling you to cope better with the demands of pregnancy, labour and motherhood.

Water’s own resistance and the use of aqua equipment strengthens and tones muscles. We emphasise exercises for the important deep abdominals and pelvic floor muscles.

Water’s buoyancy and support enables exercises to improve your flexibility.

Floating in water enhances relaxation.

The ‘hydrostatic pressure’ of water assists your circulation, decreases swelling of the legs and helps varicose veins.

You are able to exercise comfortably during your entire pregnancy and right up to your delivery date.

It is a safe and effective way to exercise if you have back pain or pelvic joint problems.

CONTACT US

For further information on Aquamums classes, locations, registration, costs etc.Please Contact - Mandy on 9826 6346 or e-mailPlease note that it is essential to contact the Aquamums office to obtain our registration form for medical clearance. To make bookings for classes you must ring or email the Aquamums office - places are limited.

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Aquamum Pregnancy

Aquamums during pregnancy was great for all the lower back and leg cramps experienced in the last trimester. Being in the water is such an amazing feeling while pregnant all the weight is lifted off your body. I always looked forward to the class when I was pregnant.